A Bellevue High drop-off lane, with an rainbow. Image by Aimee Ni. There are countless points of frustration among students, most notably freshmen and sophomores, surrounding morning traffic congestion at Bellevue High School. Traffic congestion is affecting students’ ability to arrive at class on time. With two drop-off locations spread around campus, primarily used by underclassmen who do not yet have driver’s licenses or personal vehicles, traffic often becomes backed up a

Ethan Kuruvilla is using ChatGPT. "Don't look at my prompt history," He says. Image by Mingze Shi. Most students know their school has cameras. Fewer know what happens after a camera, a laptop filter, or a safety app generates an alert. Does it just get logged, or does it quietly change how adults see a student? That question is sitting behind Senate Bill 5956, a Washington proposal that would set new limits on AI and surveillance tools in public schools, especially when dis

Photo taken by Mandy Kim on Sony Cybershot Digicam The emergence of digital camera usage has taken over Gen-Z’s Instagram profiles around the world. But why would students opt for an old camera, especially when phone cameras are more high-tech? The glowy, warm saturated effects and strong flash are all sought out features of these trendy photos, providing a significant contrast from sharper, naturally lit iPhone photos. Digital cameras have found their way into capturing pri

Senior Eli Penner and freshman John Bede spotted having an animated conversation over some scones. In October, Bellevue’s Main Street welcomed its newest arrival, a café named Sconers.  Open from eight a.m to seven p.m, the café serves a variety of scones, plus warm drinks ranging from coffee to matcha.  Upon arrival, customers are greeted by the smiling faces of teddy bears sitting on the counter, which mimic the signature logo of the café.  “It has a really cozy ambience,

Photo by Lucy Brewton The holiday season is a time to show the people you care about how much they mean to you, often through giving gifts.  Many students feel pressured to find perfect presents for friends, despite a small budget. Between school expenses, activities, and saving up for the future, not everyone has extra money to spend on pricey presents. The good news is that you don't need much money to give something meaningful. With a bit of creativity and planning, you